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Citation Styles (MLA, APA)

MLA and APA are the two guides most often used for writing a bibliography (Works Cited page). Check with your instructor to find out which format is preferred for your class assignment.

Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Examples provided by the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.

American Psychological Association (APA) Style
Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style Guide
Examples provided by the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.

Sample Papers
Purdue OWL: Sample Papers
All formats -  APA, MLA, and Chicago are available.

Writing Lab
The Purdue Writing Lab has help for everything from general writing, writing process, mechanics, grammar, punctuation and everything in-between.

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